Pricing

The prices listed below are general guidelines. While conlangers accepting jobs through this site are not obligated to accept those prices, clients who post jobs to this site or who hire conlangers through this site are obligated to pay the amounts below as a minimum/starting amount for the jobs described.

Option 1

“Naming Language”

Phonology (the sounds of the language)

No grammar at all

2 dozen names

$100 United States dollars (USD)

Option 2

“Conlang Sketch”

Phonology (the sounds of the language)

No grammar except for a few basic forms

50 lexical items (vocabulary words, including names)

$200 USD

Option 3

Phonology (the sounds of the language)

Basic grammar

150 lexical items (vocabulary words, including names)

5 sample sentences

$400 USD

Option 4

Phonology (the sounds of the language)

Detailed grammar

500 lexical items (vocabulary words, including names)

20 sample sentences

$800 USD

Other Fees and Important Pricing Details

Additional $350 USD for a customized alphabet or script (30 characters max, one simple font). Otherwise, the work will be done in the English alphabet, with accent marks if needed.

Rates for more extensive work can be negotiated.

For individuals with a tight budget or in poorer countries, lower rates may be available.

In general, the conlanger retains rights to promote the conlang which is created for you and delivered to you, while respecting your copyright. If you wish to have exclusive rights and control over the conlang, then you should expect to offer additional compensation.